Jim Irsay Tweets Colts Trade Rumor: 'Serious Trade Winds Swirling' [UPDATED]

Colts Owner: 'Serious Trade Winds Swirling'
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay talks about the plans for the City of Indianapolis to bid for the 2018 NFL Super Bowl during an announcement in Indianapolis, Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Irsay said he expected competition would be stiff for the city to be awarded a second Super Bowl, but that he is completely behind the new bid. The NFL won't pick the host city for the game until 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay talks about the plans for the City of Indianapolis to bid for the 2018 NFL Super Bowl during an announcement in Indianapolis, Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Irsay said he expected competition would be stiff for the city to be awarded a second Super Bowl, but that he is completely behind the new bid. The NFL won't pick the host city for the game until 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

The Indianapolis Colts may be on the verge of making a big splash before the season even gets started. Colts owner Jim Irsay tweeted (of course) on Thursday evening that general manager Ryan Grigson is working on a trade for a veteran starter.

While each tweet seemed to show his excitement, Irsay also tried downplaying the situation by saying that such rumored deals often fall apart before coming to fruition.

It might not come as a surprise if the Colts are seeking a veteran at any position. Before drafting and signing quarterback Andrew Luck out of Stanford, Indianapolis released longtime Colts stars Dallas Clark, Gary Brackett and Joseph Addai.

Perhaps the Colts are looking to give Luck some help. Maybe Maurice Jones-Drew? ESPN reported earlier this week that MJD, who's holdout appears to be set to drag on into the regular season, would be open to a trade. But would Jacksonville really trade him to a division rival?

According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, the Colts are not working with Pittsburgh to acquire Mike Wallace and give Luck a stud receiver to throw to.

As Thursday night gave way to Friday morning, Irsay sent one last parting shot before calling it a night.

UPDATE: According to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, the Colts have agreed to a trade with the Dolphins. Indianapolis would receive cornerback Vontae Davis in exchange for a second-round draft pick. The Trade has not been finalized.

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